History at Radford University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Radford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Radford University sits in Radford, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Radford University
Distance learning is available at Radford University. Among 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Radford University
Use these rankings to compare Radford University’s History program against peer institutions.
Earnings for History Graduates from Radford University
Graduates of Radford University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,381 |
| 2 years | $27,823 |
| 3 years | $36,876 |
| 4 years | $49,327 |
| 5 years | $47,407 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Radford University report median earnings of $49,327, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Radford University comes in at $20,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Radford University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.